• The Villa Pagnana is really an Ancient Luxury Farmhouse, dating back to the 12th century. It boasts a Historic Past and many famous Noble Owners. • The Farmhouse is located in the Chianti Countryside only 10 miles from Florence; is settled top on a hill, with a stunning view over the valleys around cultivated with vineyards and olive groves and in the long distance the view of the mountains of Pratomagno. • It is composed of an Original 12° century Villa, with Tower and Cellars (where the Owner lives) and other beautiful Country Villas, completely independents, scattered between the many acres of the Estate. • The apartments have been recently renovated in a true Tuscan style, with Terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, and stone walls. They have different size and shape and are completely independent; each one with its own private entrance. • All the apartments are tastefully furnished with antique furniture and decorated with tipical Tuscany Paintings and ceramics. They have a genuine Tuscan homelike feeling. • The place is really peaceful all around; the access to the Estate is by private road and you’ll never hear noise or traffic during your stay. Just the sounds of Nature. Our guests love falling asleep at night to the sounds of nature. • There are 3 private large Swimming Pools on the estate (1 is only for the Owner of the Farmhouse), a Tennis Court, an interesting Museum of Rural Civilisation, old Cellars, a Private Parking lot for your cars and many other Facilities. • The medium-sized village of Rignano sull’Arno is about 2 miles away from the Farmhouse. There you’ll find any of the shops, restaurants, supermarkets, or banks you may need. • There is a Railroad Station in Rignano sull’Arno with trains running frequently to Florence. The fares are inexpensive and the trains are comfortable and fast. It takes only 20 minutes to get to the center of Florence. • The Farmhouse is strategically located close to major highways. The following are some approximate driving times from Fattoria Pagnanao: 20 minutes from Florence, 1 hour from San Gimignano, Volterra, Siena, Lucca, Arezzo, 1.5 hours from Pisa, Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, 2.5 hours from Roma, Venezia, Cinque Terre. • Besides, the Outlets of Gucci, Ferragamo, Armani, Valentino, Zegna and many other, are just 10 minutes driving from Villa Pagnana. Please, ask for further details and visit the Villa’s WEB SITE: www.villapagnana.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Villa Pagnana is composed by 5 Country Villas immersed in the green Florentine Hills. The Villas have been perfectly renovated with typical Tuscan taste. The apartments have been lovingly restored taking into account the needs of today's comforts but still respecting typical architectural elements of Tuscan Farmhouse andVillas. The apartments have different shapes and sizes, varying from 2 to 7 beds. Each apartment has its own private entrance. They are surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The apartments are tastefully furnished in the traditional stile, with antique furniture and chandeliers and decorated with paintings and ceramics. Terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, and stone walls are everywhere; they have a genuine Tuscan homelike feeling. The kitchens are fully equipped thereby offering full autonomy (Stove, Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer). A number of barbeques are conveniently located in the grounds offering guests the opportunity to grill the famous "Florentine T-Bone Steak" and dining outside enjoying the wonderful view of the Vallombrosa Valley. This Agritourism has been created to best satisfy the needs and desires of each guest so that a holiday with us is an unforgetable experience of walks discovering nearby hamlets, convents and medieval churches as well as relaxing moments at the edge of the pool or in the shade of an olive tree. --- Apartment B2 (up to 2 persons + 1 extra bed) -Living room with Kitchen, -1 Double Bedroom, -1 Bathroom. --- Apartment B4 (up to 4 persons +1 extra bed) -Living room with comfortable Sofà Bed and Kitchen, -1 Double Bedroom, -1 Bathroom. --- Apartment T6 (up to 6 persons +1 extra bed) -Living room with comfortable Sofà Bed and Kitchen, -2 Double Bedrooms, -1 Bathroom. We can add 1 extra single bed in each apartment. ------------------------------------------------------------------- A holiday on the Farmhouse Villa Pagnana, creates a very special atmosphere for anybody that wants to find a way of relaxing and get away from the monotony of city life. This atmosphere on our farm is particularly intense, enhanced by the incredible scenery around it, where ancient woods alternate with vineyards and olive grows. The Villa Pagnana estate includes 250 hectares divided amid many Vineyards of Chianti Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Groves, Woods of Oaks and Cypresses. The Farmhouse stands on the hills near Florence (only 20 minutes driving from Florence), close to the place that was for centuries, the Cradle of the Renaissance and of the world’s cultural history. An ancient roman settlement, in the XII century it was transformed by the Longobards into a fortified sighting tower which is now the very heart of the main villa. Today, hospitality is offered in beautiful apartments located in the various Villas of the estate, which have been lovingly restored respecting typical Tuscan architectural elements. From Florence to Villa Pagnana it's just a short trip but the diversity of the countryside appears never ending. Small parish churches and monasteries alternate with the villas and castles of nobile Florentine families. The estate is less than 2 miles from the village of Rignano sull'Arno, an attractive Medieval village where you will find many shops, banks, markets, several very good restaurants, and a shopping center. In Rignano sull'Arno there is frequent Train service to the center of Florence. The Train takes about 20 - 25 minutes to get Downtown and is an easy way to travel for those who do not wish to take their car into the city. This location is ideal for those wishing to visit Florence and all its glories, while at the same time experiencing the quiet and tranquility of a rural setting away from the noise and bustle of the city. The Farmhouse Villa Pagnana is a short distance from the most famous towns of Tuscany: Siena, Greve-in-Chianti, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Volterra, Vinci, Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, Cortona. In the village of Leccio (3 miles away), you'll find the Mall Shopping Center, where the Outlets of Gucci, Ferragamo, Armani, Valentino, Prada, Zegna, YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, Tod's are settled. At sunset the view of the city from the hilltops, like a picture postcard, with the river Arno winding through it, tinted with the colours of the sun, is unforgettable.